Farming can be Profitable and for some - a Dream Lifestyle
Operate a sustainable farm - use organic farming techniques and:
- Produce different products.
- Use alternative farming methods.
- Use different ways to sell your produce.
Agriculture has seen massive changes in
most developed countries over recent decades due to changes in global
economics, technology and environmental concerns.
This course provides a foundation for dealing with those changes,
whether on your own farm, or in a broader sense. It allows you to
develop skills and knowledge in alternative farming methods
using materials which have a minimal impact on the environment.
- The compulsory modules cover sustainable methods of agriculture and
organic farming (livestock, pasture, pest and disease management, soil
management and crop nutrition).
- The elective modules cover a broad range of topics specific to
alternative farming including: aquaculture, plant and animal breeding,
goat production, nut, herb and flower production, hydroponics, and
viticulture.
This course connects you with a tutor who knows the options, has both training and experience in agriculture, and can mentor you as you learn and develop your approach to farming.
Our course places a great deal of emphasis upon discovering the options, building networks and establishing a solid, scientific foundation for day to day work on a farm.
Modules
Note that each module in the Certificate In Alternative Farming is a short course in its own right, and may be studied separately.
AFTER YOUR STUDIES
Studying this course will enable you to choose farming methods that are both sustainable and environmentally sound. It is an in-depth course to take you to a level beyond the basics.
It also gives you the opportunity to choose modules that are suited to where you would like to head in this field - whether it is to farm specific crops, or use specific farming methods or as a consultant to help others develop sustainable properties.
WHAT SETS ACS APART?
Service – We put the student first. Tutors and administration can be contacted 5 days a week, 50 weeks of the year, by phone or email.
We provide Better Learning – We’ve been delivering distance education for over 3 decades, and we understand how people learn by home study.
Our methods are unique, developed through experience with a focus squarely on helping you learn.
Up to Date – We are continually revising and updating courses. We listen to our students feed-back and we always improve the course if a change is identified that will help significantly improve your learning.
More Choice – Graduates need a set of skills that will set them apart and give them an advantage over competition in the world after study. We have a wide variety of study choices, and give you lots of options to choose different paths throughout a course. Doing this has meant our graduates very successful.
No Short Cuts –You can’t take short cuts in learning, and that is why our courses are often longer than you will find elsewhere. You could choose to study a short course, quickly sit an exam (while the information is fresh) and pass, but if you want to really understand something and retain it, that takes time.
More than just Learning Facts – We understand that success in the workplace or business requires you to not only learn things, but also build networks, understand the commercial world, be able to solve problems, communicate with people, and have an attitude that will function in your chosen industry.
What Should You Study?
Let us help you make the Best Decision for You!
- Contact us and tell us about your passions and ambitions.
- Let us understand your situation so we can advise you properly.
- Then make a better unformed decision about what to study.
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